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Ego Quotes

Most Famous Ego Quotes of All Time!

A meaningful national victory can feel like a genuine confidence boost, even if it doesn't dominate conversations elsewhere in the world. Certain roles and jobs, some admit, come with more self-importance attached than outsiders might expect, a theme in our Egocentric quotes.

Showing young children in these communities, that there are outlets for their feelings, that there is room in a space for their stories to be told, and that they will be applauded - and it's not about ego, it's about...

Quotes by Tom Hiddleston

Clearly I've got an ego.

Quotes by Thomas Heatherwick

Today self-consciousness no longer means anything but reflection on the ego as embarrassment, as realization of impotence: knowing that one is nothing.

Quotes by Theodor W. Adorno

It's very clearly stated in the film: You make your own choices, and what you're always fighting is ego.

Quotes by Taylor Hackford

I'm not in front of the camera, they are. I encourage them; I build up as much of their confidence and ego as possible. They've got to take control; I can't act it out.

Quotes by Taylor Hackford

Instead of looking outside of ourselves and counting potential enemies, fasting summons us to turn our glance inward, and to take the measure of our greatest challenge: the self, the ego, in our own eyes and as others see us.

Quotes by Tariq Ramadan

I'm not into fame and ego.

Quotes by Taboo

I don't read reviews. I refuse to have my ego inflated or deflated by someone I don't know.

Quotes by Suzan-Lori Parks

Checking your ego, abandoning it, letting it go, is a huge part of recovery from addiction.

Quotes by Susannah Grant

I came to believe that my true identity goes beyond the outer roles I play. It transcends the ego. I came to understand that there is an Authentic 'I' within - an 'I Am,' or divine spark within the soul.

Quotes by Sue Monk Kidd

I'm not a big fan of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It's just a personal thing, not an ego thing.

Quotes by Steve Perry

Among the mysteries of the creative ego is how the transcendence of what artists do is their own response to the darkness of who they are, and the same personal darkness that is at odds with the art is what...

Quotes by Steve Erickson

To build an empire - or win seven Tour de Frances in a row - you must have a Lone Star-size ego and a dash of megalomania.

Quotes by Stephen Rodrick

There's a degree of narcissism involved in anything in show business. I mean, you can't do it without a healthy ego. Why would you want anybody to listen to you?

Quotes by Stephen Colbert

My ego thinks I would like to be considered for more heavyweight roles, but the price you pay for that is they are always the same kind of roles.

Quotes by Steffan Rhodri

If somebody's offering you a $400 million company at the age of 29, I've got the ego to say, 'I'd like a shot at that.'

Quotes by Stanley R. Jaffe

By repeating sounds over and over again, I lose sense of time, space, and ego, and I get to just vibrate.

Quotes by Sophie Hawley-Weld

Ego, id, and superego are terms familiar to all, but for many years, Freud's psychoanalytic theory has thrived in English departments around the country as a tool for interpreting literary texts but has rarely, if ever, been discussed in science...

Quotes by Siri Hustvedt

As a writer, I always try as hard as possible to get out of the way of the story, so maybe that's the most important thing my readers should know - I'm all about the story, not about the ego.

Quotes by Simon Toyne

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Ego quotes collection about?
It gathers quotes on how ego shows up in personal relationships, careers, and even national pride, showing both its damaging side and its occasional usefulness as motivation. The range makes the topic feel relatable across contexts.
Why do people search for ego quotes?
People often look for these quotes when reflecting on a personal conflict where pride got in the way, or when calling out excessive self-importance in someone else, which connects to Egocentric and Egotism quotes. It's a topic people return to during moments of self-reflection.
What does the collection say about ego after a breakup or divorce?
One quote points out that repairing a bond with an ex-spouse demands real work, since both sides usually need to set aside pride and ego before trust can return. It's a grounded, practical observation about repairing relationships.
Is there a quote about ego versus something deeper, like the soul?
Yes, one short, striking line admits to feeding one's ego rather than one's soul, drawing a clear distinction between surface validation and genuine fulfillment. It's one of the more introspective quotes in the set.
How can these Ego quotes be used?
They work well as captions for personal growth posts, calling out an Egomaniac in your life, or simply reflecting on when pride needs to be set aside, similar to Egoism quotes.

Rebuilding a friendship after a breakup often demands real humility, setting pride aside more than once. Chasing validation for yourself can sometimes come at the cost of something deeper within. Discover more in our Egoism, Egomaniac, and Egotism quotes.